Marie-France Leccia

Europe has a long history of searching for and cataloging its indigenous species. But, surprisingly, a number of species still went undiscovered. Now, there's a renewed effort to find the insects and other small creatures previously unknown — before humans unknowingly force them into extinction.

In Europe, home to history's greatest taxonomists, professional scientists and amateurs are scouring the countryside for new species &mdash; and finding them at an astonishing rate. Ari Daniel Shapiro of our partner program NOVA reports.

In Europe, home to history's greatest taxonomists, professional scientists and amateurs are scouring the countryside for new species &mdash; and finding them at an astonishing rate. Ari Daniel Shapiro of our partner program NOVA reports.

Europe has a long history of searching for and cataloging its indigenous species. But, surprisingly, a number of species still went undiscovered. Now, there's a renewed effort to find the insects and other small creatures previously unknown — before humans unknowingly force them into extinction.

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